Nurse Monitored for Ebola in N.J. Heads to Maine

The CDC is expected to announce new protocols, while the Pentagon has already mandated a 21-day isolation for Army troops returning from Ebola-affected areas. States like New Jersey have imposed mandatory quarantines, sparking legal debates. Key issues include identifying health workers for quarantine, enforcement methods, and ensuring the least restrictive confinement. More details are anticipated from the CDC soon.

What action did the Pentagon take regarding troops returning from Ebola-affected areas?

• Suggested voluntary quarantine

• Advised self-monitoring

• Implemented a 21-day isolation period

• Required immediate medical check-ups

Why was Kaci Hickox held in a hospital despite testing negative for Ebola?

• As a precautionary measure by the CDC

• To undergo further medical tests

• Due to New Jersey's new quarantine rules

• Because of a federal mandate

What is one of the legal questions raised by the new mandatory quarantines?

• The cost of enforcing quarantines

• The duration of quarantine periods

• The role of international law in quarantine enforcement

• How to identify health workers for quarantine

What is a concern regarding the enforcement of quarantines?

• Whether police should monitor homes

• The availability of hospital beds

• The cost of quarantine facilities

• The impact on international travel

What does the 'least restrictive confinement measure' refer to in health law?

• Ensuring minimal contact with the public

• Holding individuals in the least restrictive way possible

• Providing the least amount of medical care

• Allowing individuals to choose their quarantine location